The Exploration Of Using Bamboo In Toy Blocks Design

Toy block is a kind of toy that combines the blocks with specific connection which can display many models.The toy blocks on the market are usually made of wood and plastic.Plastic is non-degradable and the growth circle of wood is slow.Bamboo has short growth cycle and good economic returns.It's an environmental friendly material and safe for people's health.Our country has an abundant supply of bamboo.Using bamboo to make block toys can cause many benefits such us reducing the environmental pressure,promoting the economy and providing the customer more options.The essay talks about using bamboo to make toy blocks.The first two sections explain the toy block and the character of bamboo.According to the combination the toy block is separated into three types which include stacking toy block,inserting toy block,assembling toy block.Meanwhile,according to the material character,bamboo is separated into line bamboo material and pipe bamboo material.Because of their special structure,each bamboo material has it unique connection to build up.The writer used the toy block making principle to exam whether the connection is appropriate to use in toy block design.After that,the writer designed the outlook and game rules,made the real model,and finally finished the design of bamboo toy blocks.